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Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
Shock and Vasoactive ... Arrhythmias / CHB ... • Hypovolemic ... inopressors #diagnosis #management ... #comparison #table
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Shock - Differential ... MAP = CO x SVR Hypovolemic ... findings based on cause ... Diagnosis #table ... #comparison #criticalcare
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
can develop in ... RP bleed) • Hypovolemic ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare #differential ... #causes #classification
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
can develop in ... RP bleed) • Hypovolemic ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare #differential ... #causes #classification
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia is usually caused ... approach to the differential ... syndrome. 3% saline can ... include vaptans (HF ... Diagnosis #Treatment #management
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Na delivery): CHF ... , cirrhosis, hypovolemia ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table ... Calcium 2-3g IV Ca-gluconate
Conjunctival Pigmented Lesions: Diagnosis and Management
Pigmented lesions that arise from the conjunctiva include nevus, complexion-associated melanosis
Diagnosis and Management ... ), primary acquired ... is essential to differentiate ... #CAM #Melanosis ... #Comparison #Table
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... Kidney stones caused ... by Ca2+ crystals ... shock V2 receptor-agonist ... #Medications #Table
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
patient causing hypovolemia ... the determined cause ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #heartfailure #chf
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
Can be induced ... perstans • A form of acquired ... • Can be associated ... PrathitKulkarni #Erythemas #comparison ... #table #differential